Homeless U.S. Army veteran and unemployed carpenter Steven Wise (R), receives a dental checkup at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado. A week ahead of Veterans Day, more than 500 homeless veterans were expected to attend the event, where they received free clothing, medical care, employment assistance and were able to see a judge to resolve legal issues, among other services. Organizers say the homeless veterans population has surged in recent years with the high national unemployment rate. Stand Down is a military term that means a temporary stop of offensive military action.

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Homeless U.S. military veterans stand in line to receive free services at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless U.S. military veterans stand in freezing temperatures to receive free clothing and medical care during a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless U.S. military veterans salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless U.S. Air Force veteran Steven Turachak checks his repaired glasses at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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A judge hears a homeless veteran's case at a makeshift Denver city and county court set up at a veterans "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless Iraq War veteran Patrick Dewitt waits in line to receive free services at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Hamilton looks for his size while collecting free clothing at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.

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Homeless U.S. military veterans eat a free lunch at a "Stand Down" event hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on November 3 in Denver, Colorado.